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10 Cafes to Gaze at Relaxing Ocean Views

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Costeño
Jeju-do > Jeju-si

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A cafe encountered while driving along the coastal road, Costeño
Costeño is a newly opened cafe in Gujwa-eup, Jeju. The palm trees in the garden will greet you as you admire the outdoor garden full of Jeju ambiance. The interior, with exposed concrete walls, is filled with charcoal tones. The cafe uses two buildings for the main hall and the gallery. The proprietor offers customers a more practical seating option in a wide space rather than presenting one main point.
The interior is spacious, with a bar table and shared window tables. You can find seats in the gallery to enjoy a drink. This cafe is a good choice for those looking for places to enjoy coffee, read a book, or work on laptops. We strongly recommend this place if you plan to travel to east Jeju

Costeño
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SWIMMING TURTLE
Gangwon-do > Goseong-gun

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An ocean view cafe overlooking Ayajin Beach, Swimming Turtle
Swimming Turtle is an ocean view cafe overlooking Ayajin Beach in Goseong, Gangwon-do. With impressive stadium seating, the cafe offers a fantastic view of the popular Ayajin Beach. The ocean glittering under the sun is beautiful over the glass wall. The cafe interior is clean and simple. You can order on the 1st floor, take a seat on the 2nd floor, and enjoy the breeze on the rooftop on the 3rd floor.
You will find stadium tables and general tables inside the cafe. Seats are also available on the rooftop. The cafe is an excellent place to enjoy leisurely because there aren’t many people around and the staff are very kind. Swimming Turtle will be a good option if you are looking for an ocean view cafe around the crowded Ayajin Beach.

SWIMMING TURTLE
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A•FRAME
Gangwon-do > Goseong-gun

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A∙Frame offers a tourist attraction-quality cinematic ocean view and an impressive wall decoration of surfboards.
The interior space is larger than I expected from the outside, and various types of seating allow visitors to enjoy an uninhibited ocean view. The view of the rocks on the side from the rooftop is less known, but I liked the spot as much as the cinematic ocean view.
It was impressive that the cafe cleverly brought the ambiance of a beach club into the building, so that visitors could feel as if they have actually gone traveling, making the visit more memorable.

A•FRAME
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Mujigae Pension Espresso
Gyeongsangnam-do > Geoje-si

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The marvelous ocean is framed here in an ocean view cafe, Mujigae Pension Espresso
It was a long journey from Busan to reach the far end of Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do and discover this tidy space. The owner was an old gentleman, and he brewed coffee for us. This is where you can engage in hours of conversation while enjoying a friendly ambiance.
The landscape that unfolds before you is the hidden coastal beauty of Yeocha-Hongpo. This spot is also famous for its sunsets and is beloved by many. Enjoy the ocean view through a square window on the 1st floor and through a triangular window in the attic.

Mujigae Pension Espresso
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CAPE LOUNGE
Gyeongsangbuk-do > Pohang-si

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This pool villa and cafe located in Homigot Cape in Pohang is called Cape Lounge.
Cape Lounge is a pool villa and cafe where you can appreciate sunrise and sunset – Cape Lounge means a resting lounge on top of a cape. The open space lets you enjoy the broad view of the clean ocean and the swimming pool. We recommend you visit this place with your family or friends.
* The cafe was previously open only to the pool villa guests but is now available to non-lodging guests.

CAPE LOUNGE
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orrrn
Jeju-do > Seogwipo-si

@inoweymi
This ocean view cafe at Seongsan is called orrrn.
The exterior shows outstanding architectural aesthetics. The simplicity of the exposed concrete blend well with the deep blue Jeju sea. The water flows around the premise, grass toss and turns to the wind, and the inner court garden is filled with wildflowers, including poppies.
The variety of beautifully decorated desserts will please your eyes and taste buds. You can enjoy the vast ocean view through the glass wall from every corner of the café, and the seating on the outdoor terrace and rooftop make this cafe extraordinary in the Seongsan area. It is an incredibly wonderful space.

Other information:
Check for closed dates on the Instagram story highlights
(Open for the whole month from May to September / Closed on October 11th and 25th / Closed on November 8th and 22nd / Closed on December 6th and 20th)
We welcome kids. But no kids are allowed on the 2nd floor.
Parking space available
Pets are allowed to sit at the outdoor tables. (Pets are allowed on the 1st floor if they are put in a carrier)

orrrn
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GREETVI Seosaeng Branch
Ulsan > Ulju-gun

@piao.sho
An unforgettable cinema, a cafe in Ulsan – Greetvi Seosaeng Branch
Greetvi offers a cinematic landscape. You can enjoy a splendid cinematic ocean view in a theater-like space. You can see the ocean from the 1st and 2nd floors, where the bakery and sand garden are located. But the highlight is the cinematic ocean view on the 3rd floor. You will marvel at the view of the magnificent ocean through the glass wall.
The building is shaped like a coffee dripper with two triangles meeting in the middle, symbolizing the commitment and future of Greetvi. The great architectural beauty of the building was proven when it won the 2022 Architecture Awards.

GREETVI Seosaeng Branch
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CORALANI
Busan > Gijang-gun

@hesaidthat
Keep a piece of ocean in your mind and throw away concerns and anxiety at Coralani.
Coralani is a newly opened large ocean view cafe in Gijang, Busan. You will wonder what is inside the grand sized cafe. The outdoor terraces on each floor are the best place to enjoy the ocean view. And the outdoor seating on the rooftop are cleverly decorated. The indoor spaces are simple and modern without unnecessary decorations and provides a relaxing time.
There are four indoor floors with a rooftop space on the 4th floor. Each floor with different personality is one decorative point. The cafe offers drinks as well as baked goods, which is a selling point to family guests. Note that elevator operates from the parking lot to the first floor. No kids are allowed above the 2nd floor.

CORALANI
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MCQUEEN’S LOUNGE
Busan > Gijang-gun

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A luxurious lounge with a panoramic ocean view
The McQueen’s Lounge on the top floor of Ananti Hilton Busan re-opened after renewal.
The McQueen’s Lounge has its significant pillar with a wave pattern symbolizing the ocean view. On top of its luxurious and elegant ambiance, the establishment now has a planterior (plant+interior) decoration that will present freshness. You can enjoy the refreshing ocean view over drinks and desserts that shows the epitome of luxury.
The pillars at the lounge present a free but environmentally-friendly ambiance, adding up to create a unique space. The interior decoration available only at McQueen’s Lounge will be captivating.

MCQUEEN’S LOUNGE
  • Address: 268-32, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan (10F, Ananti Hilton Busan)
  • Operating hours: 10:00-21:00 / Bakery & dessert, drinks: 10:00-20:30 / Afternoon tea set: 14:00-17:00
  • Other information: Located in Ananti Hilton Busan / Must make advanced reservations for the afternoon tea set / A special gift package of financiers available for purchase
  • Link:https://app.daytrip.io/ko/space/63fa096bc8121901f9090672/daylog/63fa096bc8121901f9090689
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On The Button
Gangwon-do > Goseong-gun

@pillter_
This ocean view cafe in Goseong, Gangwon-do is called On The Button.
This cafe on Munam Beach is famous for the ocean view. The cafe is housed in a two-story building – the 1st floor is an indoor space, and the 2nd floor is a rooftop space. The neat and cozy indoor space offers an ocean view. The area next to the cafe building where you can see the ocean is used as a photo zone.
You can find many tables from the counter to the inner space. Try visiting during the early hours on a weekday to enjoy a quiet time.

On The Button